Michael Kostroff

Will Your Audition Tape End Up Going Public?

After a much-publicized potential auction of now-famous actors’ early audition tapes, SAG-AFTRA has stepped in to assure performers that their auditions will stay out of the public eye.

How to Deal With Unprofessional Co-Stars

It may be sneaky, says Michael Kostroff, but sometimes passive-aggressive behavior is the best way to nip unprofessionalism in the bud.

How to Format Your Résumé and Headshots

Michael Kostroff and photographer friends explain how to move to the big city and ensure that your résumé and headshots don’t mark you as fresh off the bus.

The East Coast Versus West Coast Debate

Can one’s career be made faster in L.A. or NYC? Michael Kostroff weighs in.

How To Get Into Role-Playing For Training Purposes

Working Actor Michael Kostroff addresses the niche role-playing gigs for training purposes.

Should Actors Ever Give Notes to Fellow Actors?

Michael Kostroff rules firmly in favor of actors keeping their mouths shut when it comes to the performances of their fellow cast members.